Hall County Criminal Court Records

Hall County criminal court records are held at the courthouse in Memphis, Texas. Hall County uses a combined District and County Clerk office, which handles both felony and misdemeanor criminal case records in one location. You can search Hall County criminal records through the free re:SearchTX portal, visit the Memphis courthouse in person, or contact the clerk's office directly to request copies by mail or phone.

Hall County District and County Clerk

Hall County is a small Texas Panhandle county that uses a combined clerk office for both district and county court records. This office handles all felony criminal case records from the district court and Class A and B misdemeanor records from the county court. The combined office is at 512 Main Street in Memphis and is open to the public during regular business hours.

Because Hall County has a small population, the combined clerk setup means you only need to contact one office for any type of criminal court record. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number. In-person requests are handled at the counter. Mail requests are accepted. Expunction petitions filed under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are also filed here. A court-granted expunction removes the record from public view and requires agencies to destroy their copies of the file.

How to Search Hall County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal is the fastest way to look up Hall County criminal cases online. This free system from the Texas Office of Court Administration covers district court records from all Texas counties. Search by name or cause number to see case status, charges, and hearing dates without visiting Memphis.

The re:SearchTX portal above provides free public access to Texas court records including Hall County district court criminal case data, and is operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration.

For a full statewide criminal history, the DPS Criminal History Search charges $3 per name and covers all 254 Texas counties. When precise identification is needed, the FAST fingerprint program is the most reliable tool available. In-person records access is available at the Memphis courthouse during business hours.

Hall County Misdemeanor Records

Because Hall County uses a combined clerk office, Class A and B misdemeanor records are stored at the same location as felony records at 512 Main Street in Memphis. You do not need to figure out separate offices for different types of cases. The same staff can help with both felony and misdemeanor records requests in one visit or one phone call.

Class C misdemeanor cases are still a separate matter. Those are heard at the justice of the peace court level and are not stored with the clerk's combined office. You need to contact the specific JP court in Hall County where the Class C case was filed to get those records.

Note: Class C misdemeanor records are held by individual justice of the peace courts in Hall County and are not part of the combined District/County Clerk records system in Memphis.

Hall County Arrest Records

The Hall County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records for the county. Each time someone is booked at the county jail, the sheriff creates a booking record that includes the person's name, charges at the time of arrest, and the date of booking. That record is completely separate from the court case file. Arrest records show what was alleged at booking, not what was decided in court. A person can be arrested without ever being convicted of anything.

For current Hall County jail inmates, contact the Sheriff's Office directly in Memphis. For Texas state prison records, the TDCJ offender search covers current and recently released inmates from across the state. The DPS sex offender registry is a free public database that lists registered offenders by county and address statewide.

What Hall County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal case files in Hall County follow the standard Texas format. Every case starts with the charging document. For felonies, that is a grand jury indictment. For misdemeanors, the prosecutor files an information. The file builds from there as the case moves through the court system, adding hearings, motions, and orders along the way.

Common documents in a Hall County criminal case file:

• Indictment or information charging the defendant
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond order and conditions of release
• Plea agreement or jury trial documentation
• Judgment and sentence of the court
• Community supervision terms if probation was ordered

Most criminal records in Hall County are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Juvenile cases and some mental health-related records may be sealed. Expunged records disappear from public searches entirely, and agencies must destroy their copies by court order. The Texas Attorney General open records page explains how to submit a formal records request if needed.

Fees and Access in Hall County

Copies of criminal court records in Hall County cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an extra $5 fee. You can request copies at the courthouse in Memphis in person or by mailing a written request with your payment to the clerk's combined office at 512 Main Street, Memphis, TX 79245.

Online access via re:SearchTX is free and does not require an account for basic case data. The DPS name-based search costs $3 and covers all Texas courts. See the DPS Crime Records Service page for a complete list of available search options.

Note: Call the Hall County Clerk at (806) 259-2621 to verify current copy fees before sending a mail request.

Legal Resources in Hall County

Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income Texans in the Texas Panhandle including Hall County. They may help with expunction petitions and other criminal record matters. For a licensed attorney, the Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool is a good starting point to search by location and practice area.

TexasLawHelp.org offers free self-help guides on expunction, criminal records, and how Texas courts work. The Texas Public Information Act also lets you submit records requests to the Hall County Sheriff's Office and other public agencies.

Cities in Hall County

Memphis is the county seat of Hall County and the location of the combined District and County Clerk office. All criminal cases in Hall County are handled through the courts in Memphis regardless of where in the county the offense occurred.

Hall County is a small, rural county in the Texas Panhandle. Most residents live in or near Memphis. All criminal matters are processed at the courthouse on Main Street in Memphis.

Nearby Counties

Hall County is in the eastern Texas Panhandle. Neighboring counties each have their own court records systems. If you are not sure which county handled a case, check where the offense occurred. Surrounding counties include Briscoe County, Childress County, Donley County, and Collingsworth County.